THU vs REN Big Bash League Match Preview:

The Sydney Thunder are all set to face the Melbourne Renegades in the 33rd match. This match will take place at Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney, Australia. In eight matches, the THU has managed to win only one match and has dropped to the bottom of the point table. They suffered a 7-wicket defeat against the Brisbane Heat in their last outing.

Similarly, the Renegades are coming off a defeat against the Melbourne Stars by 8 wickets in their previous encounter. They have secured their place at number seven in the standings, just one spot above the Thunder. Now, the team will hope for their fourth win of the season and to climb higher up the rankings.

THU vs REN Recent Performance:

THU vs REN Big Bash League  Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: Big Bash League 
• Match: THU vs REN Match 33
• Date: 12 Jan. 2026
• Match Start Time: 1:45 PM IST
• Stadium/Venue: Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney, Australia
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: JioHotstar.

THU vs REN Head-to-Head Stats:

(Last 10 Matches)

THU vs REN Pitch & Weather Report:

The weather is expected to remain mostly cloudy, and some showers are also expected during this match. The temperature is expected to hit around 20.5°C. Based on previous stats, the average score at this venue ranges between 122 and 152 runs. The pitch offers a little assistance to pacers.

Sydney Showground Stadium Stats: 

Sydney Showground Stadium's pitch is well known for its good carry and bounce. Fast bowlers can get a bit of help due to early movement, and the batter will also enjoy it after settled. Winning the toss and opting to bowl first will be a wise decision on this surface.    

THU vs REN Dream11 Prediction Playing 11

Sydney Thunder (THU) Probable 11:

David Warner, Matthew Gilkes, Cameron Bancroft, Sam Billings (WK), Nic Maddinson, Daniel Sams, David Willey, Chris Green, Tanveer Sangha, Ryan Hadley, Wes Agar

Melbourne Renegades (REN) Probable 11:

Josh Brown, Tim Seifert, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Caleb Jewell, Hassan Khan, Will Sutherland, Jason Behrendorff, Brendan Doggett, Gurinder Sandhu, Callum Stow

THU vs REN- Top Picks from THU

THU vs REN- Top Picks from REN

Cricket Winner Player’s Insight:

• David Warner (THU) has shown all his experience and firepower this season and will be backing himself to follow it up.
• Matthew Gilkes (THU) will be confident with his brilliant performance and would like to continue it in the upcoming matches.
• Tim Seifert (REN) is a standout performer for REN. He has been scoring 176 so far with a strike rate of 154.47.
• Josh Brown (REN) has been very impressive and smashed 80 runs off 50 balls in the last outing.

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THU vs REN Dream11 Prediction Expert Advice 

THU vs REN Dream11 Prediction Probable Winners:

REN is the favourite to win this match. They have 66% winning ratio on this venue. Additionally, Josh Brown’s excellent form is also a good sign for them.

THU vs REN Match 33 FAQ

Who is likely to win the THU vs REN match today?

Melbourne Renegades (THU) is expected to win this match.

Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?    

Melbourne Renegades

Who are the top fantasy picks for the THU vs REN Dream11 team?

Josh Brown, Daniel Sams, Sam Billings, Tim Seifert, Will Sutherland and Gurinder Sandhu

What is the pitch report for this match?

The surface is balanced, and we can expect an average score range between 122 and 152 runs.